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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,586.70, 309,442.65 and 184,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,586.70, 309,442.65 and 184,425.10 is: 276,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,586.70 : 309,442.65 = 184,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,586.70/309,442.65 = 184,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,586.70x = 309,442.65 × 184,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,586.70x = 57,068,991,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068,991,670.52/206,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,247.17

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